Structural Steel Detailer

Structural Steel Detailer Custom Fabricators & Repairs Bryan, TX Job Details Full-time From $30 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork 3D modeling software OSHA Steel construction materials 3D modeling for product design Construction plans Attention to detail Organizational skills 3D modeling Field data collection Site surveys Drafting for metal components Full Job Description Custom Fabricators & Repairs, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Steel and Miscellaneous Metals Detailer to join our team. Custom Fabricators & Repairs, Inc. is a respected structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabricator that has served the Brazos Valley and surrounding areas for over 30 years. Quality, service, and strong client relationships are the foundation of our company. Based in Bryan, Texas, we are an AISC-certified structural steel fabricator providing structural steel fabrication, miscellaneous metals, material sales, custom fabrication, repairs, and job shop services. Our work supports clients across commercial, educational, pharmaceutical, food service, manufacturing, office, and residential industries. At Custom Fabricators & Repairs, we value professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our team members are expected to uphold and exemplify our Core Values and Social Contract Behaviors in their daily work.

CORE VALUES

KNOWLEDGEABLE & SKILLED

• Knowledge about our business & where they fit in the big picture. Highly skilled in their area of expertise

INTEGRITY

• Respectful. Trustworthy. Honest. Humble. Lead by example.

COMMITTED & ACCOUNTABLE

• Takes ownership. Listen & engage. Quick to help one another. Good communication. Make hard decisions. Organized & efficient. Be confident.

INVESTED

— Take initiative. Help your team succeed. Take ownership of projects. Understand that quality, efficiency, and profitability matter.

WILLING TO ADAPT

• Think outside the box.

Find the best approach. Be innovative. Always open to growth.

SOCIAL CONTRACT BEHAVIORS

RESPECTFUL

• Integrity. Uplifting. Value each other's opinions. Tone of voice.

GOOD COMMUNICATORS

• Honest. Clear expectations & outcomes. Purposeful meetings. Staying in the loop. Make informed timely decisions. Give appropriate feedback. Set realistic deadlines. Listen to understand.
• OPEN
• Honest. Transparent. Give quick feedback. Willingness to change.

PROFESSIONAL

• Intelligent. Honor time. Proactive. Respond with sense of urgency. Timeliness. Show initiative.

WORK AS A TEAM

• UNDIVIDED
• Depend on each other.

Ask for help. Take requests seriously. Strategic input. Empowerment. Contribute to the future of the company.

Job Summary:

Detailers at Custom Fabricators & Repairs prepare detailed drawings, models, and fabrication documents for structural steel and miscellaneous metal projects, including stairs, handrails, countertops, and custom fabricated components. Some projects require field verification and measurements by the detailer. Responsibilities may also include BOM data entry, plate and linear nesting, and CNC machine programming.

Key Performance Objectives:

• Produce accurate and complete shop, fabrication, and erection drawings with minimal revisions.
• Deliver detailing packages on schedule to support fabrication and project timelines.
• Maintain drawing quality and compliance with company, customer, and industry standards.
• Effectively coordinate with project managers, estimators, shop personnel, and field teams.
• Identify and resolve constructability and field issues proactively.
• Maintain organized and accurate project documentation, RFIs, and revisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of detailing standards and workflows.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Create 3D models and detailed shop drawings using Autodesk Advance Steel.
• Produce fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings for structural and miscellaneous steel projects.
• Review architectural and structural drawings for accuracy and constructability.
• Perform field measurements and verify existing conditions at job sites.
• Generate and respond to RFIs.
• Coordinate with project managers, estimators, shop personnel, and installers.
• Modify models and drawings based on internal reviews and customer feedback.
• Maintain compliance with company detailing standards, applicable building codes, AWS welding standards, and safety regulations, including IBC, AISC, ADA, and OSHA requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience using Autodesk Advance Steel for 3D modeling and production shop drawings in a structural steel detailing environment.
• 5+ years of detailing, drafting, and checking experience in structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication; or 2+ years of experience combined with a degree in architecture, construction management, civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related field
• Ability to read structural and architectural drawings
• Knowledge of fabrication processes and welding symbols
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Can accurately and efficiently complete projects while working closely with our Estimators, Project Managers, and Shop Foremen.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analysis and critical thinking skills, ability to meet deadlines, be detail-oriented, and possess strong leadership qualities
• Ability to travel to job sites for field measuring, evaluate field conditions, interact with site supervisors, provide feedback to project managers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and/or AutoCAD Architecture in a production environment.
• Experience with Bend-Tech, ProNest, Strumis MRP Software
• Familiarity with Dragon 400 profiling machine
• Degree in architecture, engineering, or construction-related field
• Field measuring and installation experience
• Hands-on structural steel and sheet metal fabrication experience

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• PTO
• Holidays
• Insurance
• Retirement
• Stable workload.

Pay:

From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person